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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net sales decline of 8.1% for Q3 2024, with net sales totaling $127.1 million [41][34] - Gross margin expanded by 210 basis points to 52.3% compared to the previous year [34][45] - Adjusted EPS loss was $0.41, compared to a net loss of $10.5 million or $0.32 per diluted share last year [49][41] - Inventory levels increased by 33%, approximately $57 million, with 97% of inventory in current products [50][49] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Women's business declined by 4%, but the first layer category grew by 22% and the heirloom garden collection increased by nearly 70% [44][20] - Men's business saw a decline of 10%, primarily due to unseasonably warm weather affecting seasonal categories [44][24] - The company experienced a double-digit increase in average order value and digital traffic, although transactions contracted year-over-year [7][8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Direct channel sales declined by 8.3%, while retail store sales decreased by 7.8% due to traffic decline [43][34] - Mobile penetration for site visits and sales increased, with 71% of visits and 57% of sales coming from mobile devices [15][28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing its assortment and inventory management through strategic initiatives and partnerships [10][54] - Plans to open two new stores in priority markets in the second half of 2025, while evaluating closures or relocations of underperforming stores [18][39] - The company is committed to improving operational effectiveness and financial performance through structural improvements and enterprise planning initiatives [10][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the impact of a highly promotional environment and warm weather on sales, but noted improvements in top-line trends leading into the holiday season [7][9] - The company is focused on ending the fiscal year with clean inventory levels and maximizing returns from strategic investments [57][58] - Future gross margin is projected to decrease by approximately 125 basis points due to higher promotional activity [54][56] Other Important Information - The company completed the closure of its Dubuque fulfillment center, incurring restructuring expenses of $7.7 million [38][41] - Capital expenditures for the quarter were $5 million, significantly lower than the previous year's $9.9 million [51][41] - The company ended the quarter with $165 million in liquidity and $44 million in outstanding debt [52][32] Q&A Session Summary Question: What falls under the new threshold for store closures? - Management is assessing stores on a case-by-case basis as they approach renewal dates, focusing on profitability and potential closures or relocations [61] Question: What is the primary driver to improve SG&A? - Management highlighted the progress on key initiatives and the benefits from logistics strategies, which are expected to improve SG&A over the next few years [62][65] Question: Can unsold cool weather gear be packed away or must it be cleared by year-end? - Management confirmed that some seasonal items can be packed away for future sales, while others will be marked down to avoid impacting margins [77][75]

Core Viewpoint - Duluth Holdings reported a quarterly loss of $0.41 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.28, marking an earnings surprise of -46.43% [1] - The company’s revenues for the quarter were $127.06 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.85% and down from $138.21 million a year ago [2] Financial Performance - Over the last four quarters, Duluth Holdings has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once [2] - The company has experienced a significant decline in share price, losing about 30.9% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 27.6% [3] Future Outlook - The future performance of Duluth Holdings' stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the earnings outlook [4][6] - Current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.36 on revenues of $245.6 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.16 on revenues of $640.3 million [7] Industry Context - The Textile - Apparel industry, to which Duluth Holdings belongs, is currently ranked in the top 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]

Financial Performance - Net sales for the third quarter decreased by 8.1% to $127.1 million, down from $138.2 million in the same period last year[5] - The company reported a net loss of $28.5 million, with an adjusted net loss of $13.8 million, compared to a net loss of $10.5 million in the prior year[3] - Direct-to-consumer net sales decreased by 8.3% to $79.8 million, primarily due to lower site conversion rates[5] - Net sales for the three months ended October 27, 2024, were $127,056, a decrease of 8.3% compared to $138,210 for the same period in 2023[24] - The company reported a net loss of $28,524 for the three months ended October 27, 2024, compared to a net loss of $10,474 for the same period in 2023, representing a significant increase in losses[24] - Net loss for the three months ended October 27, 2024, was $(28,524) thousand, compared to $(10,474) thousand for the same period in 2023, representing a 172% increase in losses[28] - Adjusted net loss attributable to controlling interest for the three months ended October 27, 2024, was $(13,751) thousand, translating to an adjusted EPS of $(0.41)[30] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit margin increased by 210 basis points to 52.3%, driven by successful sourcing initiatives[6] - Gross profit for the nine months ended October 27, 2024, was $202,031, down from $206,538 in the prior year, reflecting a decrease of 2.4%[24] - Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended October 27, 2024, was $5,662 thousand, down from $12,270 thousand in the same period of 2023, indicating a decline of 53.8%[28] - EBITDA for the three months ended October 27, 2024, was $(13,907) thousand, a significant decrease from $(2,588) thousand in the prior year[28] Expenses and Liabilities - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by 1.2% to $82.9 million, resulting in a deleveraged SG&A as a percentage of net sales to 65.2%[7] - The company incurred restructuring expenses of $6,152 during the three months ended October 27, 2024, which were not present in the same period last year[24] - Restructuring expenses related to lease amendments totaled $7.7 million, with projected annual savings of approximately $5.0 million[10] - Total liabilities rose to $347,994 as of October 27, 2024, compared to $312,139 a year prior, indicating an increase of 11.5%[21] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company ended the quarter with approximately $165 million in liquidity and $9.3 million in cash and cash equivalents[11] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $9,335 at the end of the period from $32,157 at the beginning, reflecting a decline of 71%[26] - The company reported a net cash used in operating activities of $58,125 for the nine months ended October 27, 2024, compared to $31,006 for the same period in 2023, indicating a worsening cash flow situation[26] - Net borrowings on the line of credit amounted to $44,000 during the nine months ended October 27, 2024, compared to $36,000 in the prior year, showing an increase in reliance on credit[26] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on enhancing operational and financial performance through strategic initiatives and improved inventory management[4] - The Adairsville fulfillment center processed over 65% of total network volume, significantly reducing fulfillment costs to 27% of the legacy centers' costs[9] Future Outlook - For fiscal 2024, the company expects net sales of approximately $640 million and a gross margin reduction of about 125 basis points compared to the prior year[12]

Benefiting from our product and sourcing initiatives, gross margin expands 210 basis points to 52.3% Strong financial position with approximately $165 million of liquidity MOUNT HOREB, Wis., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) (“Duluth Trading” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DLTH), a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s workwear, casual wear, outdoor apparel and accessories, today announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended October 27, 2024 ...

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Earnings Announcement - Duluth Holdings Inc will report its third quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Thursday December 5 2024 [1] - A conference call and audio webcast with analysts and investors will be held on the same day at 9:30 am Eastern Time to discuss the results and answer questions [1] Conference Call Details - Live conference call numbers are 1-844-875-6915 (domestic) and 1-412-317-6711 (international) [2] - Conference call replay will be available through December 12 2024 with numbers 1-877-344-7529 (domestic) and 1-412-317-0088 (international) and access code 2540359 [2] - Live and archived webcast will be available at ir duluthtrading com [2] - Investors can pre-register at https://dpregister com/sreg/10193192/fda17fd748 to receive a personalized phone number and pin for expedited entry into the call [2] Company Overview - Duluth Trading is a growing lifestyle brand for the Modern Self-Reliant American based in Mount Horeb Wisconsin [3] - The company offers high quality solution-based casual wear workwear and accessories for men and women who lead a hands-on lifestyle [3] - Products are sold exclusively through the company's content-rich website catalogs and unique retail locations [3] - The company is known for its engaging and entertaining marketing approach incorporating humor and storytelling to convey product uniqueness [3] - Duluth Trading is committed to outstanding customer service backed by its "No Bull Guarantee" [3]

Joe Hendrickson Introduction Duluth Trading (NASDAQ:DLTH) surprised a lot of investors with their results, sending the share price up nearly 20% following the release of their Q2 results. As evidenced by this reaction, the results were fundamentally positive with Duluth now experiencing positive trends across both the top line and bottom line, foreshadowing what I think should continue into the future. And with this in mind, despite the share price nearly 20% higher post-earnings, per the economics I think ...

Joe Hendrickson Duluth Holdings' (NASDAQ:DLTH) 2Q24 was not very surprising from a results perspective, but the markets liked the quarter, with the stock reaping almost 30% in the few days after the release. This seems normal for a company with significant operational leverage, in which small tweaks to sales and margins make a big difference in profitability. From an operational standpoint, I still do not see improvement in what, I believe, are Duluth's key operational problems: assortment and inventory man ...

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